Lead RN Pre-OP / PACU
Company: St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: January 21, 2023
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Lead -Pre-Operative Registered Nurse -
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: -
Assists in provision of nursing care to patients in an ambulatory
surgical setting. - Assumes total responsibility for patient care
in accordance with physician's orders and center's policies. -
Monitors and controls use of and charging for supplies utilized in
the center. - Communicate the needs of the department to leadership
and help coordinate the daily operational tasks. -
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: - Supervisor of Clinical Services -
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse License
- Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications -
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -
- Assesses, develops and implements total nursing care for the
pre-operative patient
- Records and reports to appropriate persons all symptoms,
reactions, abnormalities and changes in the physical and/or mental
conditions of the patients
- Administers medications and treatments ordered by the
physician.
- Cares and discharges pre-operative patients according to
facility policies.
- Reviews the pre-operative patient's chart for accuracy and
completeness
- Ascertains surgical consent is completed accurately, comparing
it to the physician's order and O.R. schedule
- Ascertains all pre-operative (lab work, chest x-ray, EKG,
H&P) work up, if applicable is in the chart and reports
abnormal findings to the anesthesiologist and/or surgeon prior to
the scheduled day of surgery
- Reports pertinent pre-operative information to the O.R.
nurse
- Obtains and labels personal belongings bag and assists patient
in proper O.R. dress attire
- Registration form and pre-operative worksheet
- Administers pre-operative sedation
- An order always precedes the administration of
medication
- Allergies questioned prior to administration of
medication
- Intended action and side effects to medications are
known
- Medication is documented on Pre-Operative worksheet including
does time, and method of administration
- Functions independently in emergency situations
- Displays proficiency in nursing skills with emergency
situations
- Able to make logical and quick decisions based on sound
judgment
- Maintain patient and employee privacy and confidential
information provided psychological support to patients and/or
families
- Maintains rapport with physicians and medical departments which
provide services to complete to pre-operative work up i.e.
(reference lab, outside radiology services)
- Maintains competence through continuing education
- Meets requirements for CEU re-licensure
- Attends all facility in-services
- Assists in orientation of new employees as directed
- Maintains supplies and cleanliness in the work
environment
- Reports and labels any malfunctioning or broken
equipment
- Works within the established facility and departmental safety
guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned -
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of healthcare products, stock rotation procedures,
storage systems, inventory supplements, preference card management
and credit.
- Knowledge of medical terminology as related to healthcare
products.
- Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
- Hands-on, a -self-starter with the ability to multi-task, be
detailed oriented and possess superior organization and
communication skills.
- Must be able to handle a large volume of detailed work
accurately.
- Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office
products.
- Must have superior leadership, communication and organizational
skills. -
- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, and handle all supplies.
-
- Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers,
vendors, and management on a regular basis -and in a pleasant and
efficient manner.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical functions.
- Ability to perform data entry procedures and both equipment and
supply tracking. -
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: - Requires sitting and standing associated
with a normal office environment. -
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ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: - Normal busy office environment
with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.
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This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for
meeting job requirements. - Responsibilities, knowledge, skills,
abilities and working conditions may change as needs
evolve.Licenses & CertificationsRequired
- Registered Nurse
- Pediatric Adv Life Sup
- Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
- Basic Life Support
Keywords: St. Peters Ambulatory Surgery Center, Saint Peters , Lead RN Pre-OP / PACU, Healthcare , Saint Peters, Missouri
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